Color #022C29 Color / Colour Code #022C29
This page shows the hex color code for color #022c29 (#022C29). The colour is a cyan tone with 91% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #022C29 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#022C29 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 146, 176, and 206 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 176, 296, and 56 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #022C29
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 176 and saturation at 91%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 176 to 221 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 176 with its complement at 356 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #022C29
Lightness variations at hue 176 and 91% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #022C29
Design Use Cases for #022C29
High-Impact Accent
With 91% saturation, #022C29 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 9% lightness, #022C29 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#022C29 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 176). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #022C29 (hue 176) to its complement at hue 356. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 206. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #022c29, #2c0205);
CSS Code for #022C29
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Colors visually similar to #022C29 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #022C29 (#022C29)
#022C29 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 2 red, 44 green, and 41 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 22.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 176 degrees with 91% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #022C29 is 31/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 95% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 83% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #022C29 against white is 15.06:1 and against black is 1.39:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #2C0205 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #022C29. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #022C14 and #021A2C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #022C29
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #022C29?
- #022C29 is Color #022C29, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(2, 44, 41), HSL(176, 91%, 9%), and CMYK(95%, 0%, 7%, 83%). Its perceived brightness is 31/255.
- Is #022C29 accessible for text?
- Against white, #022C29 has a contrast ratio of 15.06:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #022C29?
- The complementary colour is #2C0205 (hue 356). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #022C14 and #021A2C. The triadic palette adds #29022C and #2C2902 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #022C29 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #022c29; or rgb(2, 44, 41); or hsl(176, 91%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 176 91% 9%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.